Endosscopy Nurse Associate | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 16 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,147 - £27,596 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 June 2024 |
| Location: | Oxford, OX39DU |
| Company: | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6282453/321-SWR-6282453-B4 |
Summary
The nursing associate role is a new role which was introduced into the health and care workforce in England in 2019. It is a generic role (not defined by a field of nursing) but which sits within the discipline of nursing. Nursing associates are intended to bridge the gap between nursing assistants and registered nurses. Nursing associates will provide care for people of all ages, from different backgrounds, cultures and beliefs. The nursing associate will provide care for people who have mental, physical, cognitive and behavioural care needs; those living with dementia, the elderly and for people at the end of their life. The nursing associate will work in the context of continual change, challenging environments, different models of care delivery, shifting demographics, innovation and rapidly evolving technologies. Increasing integration of health and social care services will require nursing associates to play a proactive role in multidisciplinary teams.
Scope of the role
· Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values and those of the OUHFT
· Work as part of a designated nursing team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual, supporting registered nurses and non registered practitioners
· Be able to appropriately delegate tasks to non registered practitioners
· Carry out specific delegated health care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency.
• Take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace.
· Have the ability todeliver care independently in line with the individual’s defined plan of care,within the parameters of practice of the nursing associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.
· Provide, promote and where appropriate advocate for non-discriminatory, person-centred and sensitive care at all times that is high quality, compassionate and safe with a focus on promoting health and independence.
· Recognise and report any factors that may adversely impact safe and effective provision of care and know when and how to escalate any concerns when required.
· Be accountable for their own actions, working within the limitations of their role
Take responsibility for their own learning and continued professional develop
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
. Clinical responsibilities
The following list is indicative as tasks and responsibilities for the nurse associate working in the Endoscopy Department.
· Ensuring a high standard of nursing care to patients attending the Endoscopy Unit, working within company policies and procedures.
· Providing technical assistance during diagnostic and therapeutic Endoscopic procedures, ensuring safe working practice.
· Setting, monitoring, and maintaining excellent standards of nursing care.
· Maintaining personal contact with patients and relatives, being sensitive to their needs for courtesy, dignity and privacy and always ensuring a friendly environment.
· Maintaining timely and accurate nursing records and ensuring that confidentiality is respected.
· Storing, checking, and administering drugs in accordance with established standards and guidelines
· Working with minimal supervision during endoscopic procedures,
. Clinical responsibilities
The following list is indicative as tasks and responsibilities for the nurse associate working in the Endoscopy Department.
· Ensuring a high standard of nursing care to patients attending the Endoscopy Unit, working within company policies and procedures.
· Providing technical assistance during diagnostic and therapeutic Endoscopic procedures, ensuring safe working practice.
· Setting, monitoring, and maintaining excellent standards of nursing care.
· Maintaining personal contact with patients and relatives, being sensitive to their needs for courtesy, dignity and privacy and always ensuring a friendly environment.
· Maintaining timely and accurate nursing records and ensuring that confidentiality is respected.
· Storing, checking, and administering drugs in accordance with established standards and guidelines
· Working with minimal supervision during endoscopic procedures, admission and recovery of patients and other related procedures
admission and recovery of patients and other related procedures
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